The caregiver of a client tells a nurse that the client has paralysis of the upper and lower left limbs. On assessment, the nurse finds motor and sensory loss in the client's limbs
Which diagnostic procedure should the nurse expect the primary health-care provider to prescribe?
1. Blood studies
2. Electrocardiogram
3. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
4. Computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast
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A nurse is reviewing her client's medication list and asks if he is taking any vitamins or herbal supplements. The client responds that he is only taking vitamins, which are not really medications. How does the nurse respond?
a. Vitamins are organic chemicals that are essential for normal growth and development but may have adverse effects if not taken as indicated. b. Vitamins are organic chemicals that are safe to take, so we only need to document them to have a complete record. c. Vitamins are organic chemicals that are essential for normal growth and development and will be excreted by your kidneys when taken in larger amounts. d. Vitamins are organic chemicals that are essential for normal growth and development but are only needed if you have an illness.
What percentage of scores is higher than a z-score of .34?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following symptoms relates to bulimia nervosa according to the American Psychiatric Association?
A. Regular self-induced vomiting or use of laxatives or diuretics to prevent weight gain B. Fear of being fat when at or below normal weight C. Distorted body image that creates a sense of obesity even when overly thin D. Restriction of eating so weight falls more than 15 percent below what is considered healthy
The part of the subcortex responsible for regulation of heartbeat and breathing is called the:
A. medulla oblongata. B. cerebellum. C. thalamus. D. pons.